INITIATORS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

initiators

noun

plural of initiator

as in founders

a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor as the initiator of printing from movable type, Gutenberg revolutionized people's access to written language

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Recent Examples of initiators On the flip side, having multiple initiators on offense can also be big, and Reaves next to Dončić makes sense in that respect. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 July 2026 The researchers used liquid metal particles (LMPs) as initiators for polymerization, the chemical process used to form the hydrogel network. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026 His top recommendation for the latter was Pitzock, the restaurant run by his uncle Oskar Messner, one of the initiators of the Slow Food movement in the valley and among the most knowledgeable sources in the region on local ingredients and tradition. — Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2026 History suggests that wars aimed at reshaping political systems hardly ever unfold as their initiators intend. — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026 Plenty of brands already offer or are transitioning to TPO-free formulas that contain different photoinitiators (a chemical that makes gel polishes cure under a lamp instead of air-drying like regular polish) such as TPO-L, BAPO, or other resin initiators. — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025 Among the customers of our online prenup platform, First, roughly 50% of our prenup initiators are women. — Libby Leffler, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025 Recent initiators on high potency Wegovy and Zepbound—who started treatment in 2024—appear to be staying on their medications longer. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

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Given Central City’s post-pandemic troubles, amid a boom in dance music across culture more broadly, Origin’s founders hope the scene can do it again.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Built by founders who spent over 15 years scaling HelloFresh, the brand brings deep expertise in customer-focused, reliable subscription services straight to your dog's bowl.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of founders

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What’s changed is how major studios approach the creators behind it.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Those partnerships – with creators, original-work publishers, directors, and local licensees in international markets – are, Nishimoto says, the connective tissue that makes the whole operation function.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of creators

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One honors African women as the inventors of beer, another celebrates the Jazz District through the historic castle at 18th and Vine, while a third highlights hip-hop as the next chapter in the neighborhood’s musical history.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Lydians are widely recognized as the inventors of coinage, helping to make their capital, Sardis, synonymous with fabulous wealth in the ancient Mediterranean.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of inventors

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For years, the local couple has supported the library foundation and its popular Witte Lecture series, which was inspired by Witte’s father, Martin, and has drawn notable authors, journalists and scientists to Newport Beach.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Meanwhile, the report’s authors said artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from experimental pilots to core operations, with 90 percent of retailers and brands already integrating AI agents into their daily workflows.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of authors

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In conversation with my friends, the stories had amazing similarities — fathers separated from their children under challenging circumstances.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 7 July 2026
When two young lovers find themselves up against stubborn, money-minded fathers, Scapin jumps into action with outrageous tricks, bold lies, and comic chaos at every turn.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

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